AAU5281

Hardware Description

Issue 01
Date 2020-04-07

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Contents

1 AAU5281 Hardware Description.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5281 Hardware Description................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.5 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................13
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 15

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1 AAU5281 Hardware Description

Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 5281 (AAU5281, which is referred to as AAU in this document). It describes
the exterior, ports, indicators, logical structure, and engineering specifications of
the AAU as well as its cable types, connector specifications, and installation
positions of the connectors.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5281 ● SRAN12.1 and V100R012C10 and later

later For details about the software
● eRAN TDD 12.1 versions of RF modules, see
and later Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.

Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5281 Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5281 Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.
1.3 AAU Cables
This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

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1.1 Changes in AAU5281 Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU5281 Hardware Description.

01 (2020-04-07)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft G (2019-11-30), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Draft G (2019-11-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Technical Changed the section name "AAU Engineering

Specifications Specifications" to "AAU Technical Specifications" and
deleted the specifications that are the same as those
in AAU5281 Technical Specifications.

Compared with Draft G (2019-11-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft G (2019-11-30)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft F (2019-08-31), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Draft F (2019-08-31), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Added the description of the reserved port.
Indicators

Compared with Draft F (2019-08-31), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft F (2019-08-31)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft E (2019-07-20), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Draft E (2019-07-20), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.1 AAU Exterior Added AAU dimensions and information about the
AAU nameplate.

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Compared with Draft E (2019-07-20), this issue excludes the following topics:

AAU RET System

Draft E (2019-07-20)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft D (2019-03-25), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Draft D (2019-03-25), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Added the DCDU16D description.

Cable

Draft D (2019-03-25)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft C (2018-07-30), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Draft C (2018-07-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 AAU Power Deleted the supported power module EPU02B.

Cable

Draft C (2018-07-30)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft B (2018-01-15), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Draft B (2018-01-15), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

Entire document Optimized the document organization and unified the

titles.

Draft B (2018-01-15)
This is a draft.

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Compared with Draft A (2017-09-30), this issue does not include any changes or
exclude any topics.
Compared with Draft A (2017-09-30), this issue includes the following new topics:
● AAU RET System

Draft A (2017-09-30)
This is a draft.

1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior.
The following figure shows the AAU exterior.

Figure 1-1 AAU exterior

(1) Mounting kit: upper handle (2) Mounting kit: lower handle

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Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions

You can obtain the module name, part number, and power supply information of
the AAU on the nameplate on the cover plate of the maintenance cavity, as shown
in Figure 1-3.

NOTE

The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

(1) Nameplate (2) Module name (3) Part number (4) Power supply

1.2.2 AAU Functions

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. Its main function modules include the
antenna unit (AU), radio unit (RU), and power module.
The following figure shows the logical structure of an AAU.

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Figure 1-4 Logical structure

The following table describes function modules of an AAU.

Function Function Description

Module

AU Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-

polarized elements to transmit and receive radio waves.

RU ● Performs down-conversion, amplification, analog-to-digital

(A/D) conversion, and digital intermediate frequency (IF)
processing for RF signals through the RX channel.
● Performs filtering, digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion, up-
conversion, and analog signal amplification for downlink
signals through the TX channel.
● Performs phase calibration for uplink and downlink RF
channels.
● Provides CPRI ports to converge and distribute CPRI signals.
● Provides a –48 V DC power port.
● Provides protection and filtering functions.

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Function Function Description

Module

Power Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.

module

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

This section describes AAU technical specifications, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, antenna capabilities,
and CPRI port specifications.
For details about AAU technical specifications, see AAU5281 Technical
Specifications.

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.
The following figure shows the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.

Figure 1-5 Physical ports and indicators

Physical Ports
The following table describes the physical ports on an AAU.

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Table 1-1 Physical ports

Connector
Silkscreen Type Description

CPRI1 DLC Optical port 1 with a data rate of 4x24.3302

connector Gbit/s or 4x10.1376 Gbit/s. An optical module
must be inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.

CPRI0 DLC Optical port 0 with a data rate of 4x24.3302

connector Gbit/s or 4x10.1376 Gbit/s. An optical module
must be inserted into the port for optical fiber
installation.

Input Female fast –48 V DC power port

connector
(pressfit type)

TEST N/A Reserved port, which is unavailable

Indicators
The following table describes the indicators on an AAU.

Table 1-2 Indicators

Silkscree Color Status Description

n

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the board is

faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the board

is faulty.

Blinking (on for The board is running properly.

1s and off for
1s)

Blinking (on for Software is being loaded to the board,

0.125s and off or the board is not running.
for 0.125s)

ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

module must be replaced.

Blinking (on for An alarm is generated. The alarm may

1s and off for be caused by a fault on a related
1s) board or port. Therefore, you need to
locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.

Steady off No alarm is generated.

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Silkscree Color Status Description

n

ACT Green Steady on The board is working properly when

TX channels are enabled or software is
being loaded to the board that is not
started.

Blinking (on for The board is running properly with TX

1s and off for channels disabled.
1s)

● CPRI0 Red or Steady green The common public radio interface

● CPRI1 green (CPRI) link is working properly.

Steady red The optical module fails to transmit or

receive signals (due to optical module
faults, broken optical fibers, or other
causes).

Blinking red The CPRI link is out of lock (due to a

(on for 1s and failure in clock lock between two
off for 1s) modes, CPRI port rate mismatch, or
other causes).
You are advised to check the system
configuration to locate the fault.

Steady off The quad small form-factor pluggable

(QSFP) module cannot be detected, or
the optical module is powered off.

1.2.5 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.

NOTICE

An optical fiber must use the optical modules with the same specifications on
both ends. If optical modules with different specifications are used, performance
risks, such as alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links, may occur.

Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules,

which can be distinguished as follows:

● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a

multimode optical module is black or gray.
● The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode
optical module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.

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NOTE

● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Optical modules to be installed must match the rates of their corresponding ports.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in IEC 60825-1
● General safety requirements in IEC 60950-1
● The supported maximum remote distance varies with the optical module. For details,
see "CPRI Optical Fibers" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI optical fibers
are configured based on application scenarios.

QSFP Optical Module

QSFP optical modules include 100G BIDI optical modules, 100G SR4 optical
modules, and 100G duplex optical modules.
A 100G BIDI optical module provides an LC connector, as shown in the following
figure.

Figure 1-6 100G BIDI optical module

A 100G SR4 optical module provides an MPO connector, as shown in the following
figure.

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Figure 1-7 100G SR4 optical module

A 100G duplex optical module provides a DLC connector, as shown in the

following figure.

Figure 1-8 100G duplex optical module

There is a label on each QSFP optical module that provides information such as
the rate, wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-9 Label

(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission mode

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1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables mainly include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.
The following table lists AAU cables.

Table 1-3 Cable list

One End The Other End

Connector Installatio Connector Installation

Cable n Position Position

1.3.2 AAU OT terminal Main OT terminal External ground

PGND Cable (M6) ground (M8) bar
terminal of
the AAU

1.3.3 AAU Female fast POWER-IN Depending on Power

Power Cable connector port the power equipment
(pressfit type) equipment

1.3.4 CPRI DLC CPRI0 or DLC CPRI port of the

Optical Fiber connector CPRI1 port connector BBU3910 or
BBU5900

MPO CPRI0 or MPO CPRI port of the

connector CPRI1 port connector BBU3910 or
BBU5900

1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the exterior and specifications of an AAU PGND cable and
an equipotential cable.

AAU PGND Cable

An AAU PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar for proper grounding of
the AAU. The following figure shows its exterior.

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Figure 1-10 Exterior of a PGND cable

(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 or 0.025 in.2) (2) OT terminal (M8, 16 mm2 or 0.025 in.2)

NOTE

If the customer prepares a PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) is recommended.

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is a –48 V DC shielded cable that feeds –48 V DC power into
an AAU.

NOTE

● The maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). Contact
Huawei engineers when an AAU power cable longer than 100 m (328.08 ft) is required.
● If a power device is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of the
circuit breaker on this power device is 30 A.

Exterior
The cable specifications depend on the actual AAU power and remote distance.

The connector at one end of an AAU power cable is a female fast connector
(pressfit type) and the connector at the other end depends on the power device.
The two connectors must be prepared onsite. The following figure shows the
exterior of an AAU power cable.

Figure 1-11 Exterior of an AAU power cable with a female fast connector (pressfit
type) at one end

(1) –48 V DC power cable (2) Shield layer (3) Female fast connector
(pressfit type)

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Cable Description
The outer diameter of an AAU power cable ranges from 9.9 mm to 14.4 mm (0.39
in. to 0.57 in.). The following table describes the AAU power cable.

AAU Recommende Remote Wire OCB ODM

d Power Distance Specifications of Quantit Quantit
Module a Power Cable y y
(North
American/
European
Standard)

AAU52 EPU02D-02 0 m to 70 3.3 mm2 (0.005 0 0

81 m (0 ft to in.2)/4 mm2
229.66 ft) (0.006 in.2)

71 m to 5.3 mm2 (0.008 0 0

100 m in2)/6 mm2
(232.94 ft (0.009 in.2)
to 328.08
ft)

DCDU-12B 0 m to Dual-input power 0 1

100 m (0 supply: 5.3 mm2
ft to (0.008 in2)/6
328.08 ft) mm2 (0.009 in.2)

DCDU16D 0 m to 70 8.2 mm2 (0.013 0 0

m (0 ft to in.2)/10 mm2
229.66 ft) (0.016 in.2)

71 m to 16.7 mm2 (0.026 2/1 0

100 m in.2)/16 mm2
(232.94 ft (0.025 in.2)
to 328.08
ft)

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

Optical fibers are used to transmit CPRI signals and must be used with QSFP
optical modules.

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Exterior

Figure 1-12 Exterior of a DLC optical fiber

(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the breakout
cable

Figure 1-13 Exterior of an MPO optical fiber

(1) MPO connector (2) Strap (3) MPO connector

The following figure shows the optical fiber connection between a BBU and an
AAU.

Figure 1-14 Optical fiber connection between a BBU and an AAU

(1) Optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

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Selection Principle
The following table describes the principles for selecting CPRI optical fibers.

Rate Remote Connector Type Optical Fiber

Distance

40 Gbit/s ≤ 70 m MPO OM3 multimode optical

100 Gbit/s (229.66 ft) fiber

70 m to 100 MPO OM4 multimode optical

m (229.66 ft fiber
to 328.08 ft)

< 10 km DLC Single-mode optical fiber

(6.21 mi.)

Signal Description
The following table describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The connection
positions in the table are recommended.

Table 1-4 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Optical Fiber Installation Position
Cable

1A CPRI RX port on the AAU

1B CPRI TX port on the AAU

2A TX port on the BBU

2B RX port on the BBU

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